Medical Lab Scientist in Nashville TN 37236

About the role

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist III to support a client's healthcare facility in Nashville, TN 37236. This is a local contract position with a 6‑month contract‑to‑perm hire arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing according to established procedures and department SOPs.
• Handle, process, analyze, and report patient specimens accurately and efficiently.
• Review and release test results while following STAT and critical result reporting procedures.
• Perform and document Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), calibrations, and instrument maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records for testing, proficiency testing, QC, maintenance, and corrective actions.
• Identify testing/reporting issues and take appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure reagents and test kits are properly labeled and within required expiration/opening dates.
• Maintain laboratory organization, safety standards, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in training, department meetings, inspections, and continuing education.
• Communicate effectively with laboratory staff, clients, and other departments.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow all laboratory safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology preferred; OR Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biology; OR Associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology; OR Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433.
• Experience & Certification: 1+ year of clinical laboratory experience preferred. BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology candidates require at least 1 year of high‑complexity clinical laboratory experience. National/state licensure required where applicable. Required professional certification/licensure must be maintained as applicable. Foreign‑educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity)
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Life & disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal support
• Pet insurance
• Employee discounts with preferred vendors

Pay

$40/hr – $44/hr

Schedule

3rd Shift: 10:00 pm – 6:30 am or 8:00 pm – 6:00 am